1949 Kansas Jayhawks football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1949 Kansas Jayhawks football Big Seven Conference Big 7 5–5 2–4 Jules V. Sikes 2nd Forrest Griffith Dick Tomlinson Memorial Stadium The 1949 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the University of Kansas in the Big Seven Conference during the 1949 college football season. In their second season under head coach Jules V. Sikes, the Jayhawks compiled a 5–5 record (2–4 against conference opponents), finished fifth in the Big Seven Conference, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 259 to 183.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/kansas/1949-schedule.html 1949 Kansas Jayhawks Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 19, 2017 They played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas. The team's statistical leaders included Bud French with 510 rushing yards and 66 points scored,2017 Kansas Football Media Guide, pp. 127, 138. and Dick Gilman with 885 passing yards.2017 Kansas Football Media Guide, p. 131. Forrest Griffith and Dick Tomlinson were the team captains.2017 Kansas Football Media Guide, p. 183. Schedule y y September 17 TCU<ncg> Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS L 0-28 32,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle-texas-christian-swamps/168237259/ The Wichita Eagle Texas Christian swamps Kansas 28–0 September 18, 1949 March 17, 2025 Newspapers.com September 24 at Colorado Folsom Field Boulder, CO L 12-13 22,095 October 1 Iowa State Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS L 6-19 21,346 October 8 George Washington<ncg> Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS W 21-14 18,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70006609/jayhawks-get-first-win-of-season/ St. Joseph News-Press Jayhawks get first win of season, 21–14, over George Washington crew October 9, 1949 February 11, 2021 Newspapers.com October 15 at No. 3 Oklahoma Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Norman, OK L 26-48 37,660 October 22 at Oklahoma A&M Lewis Field Stillwater, OK W 55-14 October 29 Kansas State Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS (Sunflower Showdown) W 38-0 33,500 November 5 at Nebraska Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE (rivalry) W 27-13 36,500 November 19 Missouri<hc> Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS (Border War) L 28-34 November 26 at Arizona<ncg> Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ W 46-0 12,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-star/107787984/ The Kansas City Star Showing best offensive punch of season, Jayhawks rout the Wildcats November 27, 1949 April 5, 2025 Newspapers.com After the season The following Jayhawks were selected in the 1950 NFL draft following the season.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1950/draft.htm 1950 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com July 29, 2023 Kansas Jayhawks 2 Round Pick Player Position NFL club 559Forrest GriffithBackNew York Giants21263Bud FrenchBackNew York Bulldogs21268Dick TomlinsonGuardPittsburgh Steelers27344Ed LeeTackleWashington Redskins References Kansas Category:Kansas Jayhawks football seasons Kansas Jayhawks football